Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space

Explore the area

404 Boyd Mill Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064

Lotz House Museum
‪12 min walk‬
Franklin Theatre
‪12 min walk‬
The Factory
‪3 min drive‬
Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Charming 1100 sq ft 1930 bungalow dressed in mid-century modern, in the historic district, a few minutes walk to Main Street Franklin, the most popular small town in TN. Perfect for porch sitting, evening fire pit conversation beside a running stream.. Any kind of eatery & shopping is available just blocks away and only 25 minutes to Nashville's Honky Tonk Highway and music venues like the Grand Ole Opry, Blubird Cafe, Hiking, biking, swimming and boating, close by.
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Property manager

Christa and Monty

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Franklin

Franklin is home to this cottage. Franklin Theatre and Lotz House Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit CoolSprings Galleria and The Factory. SOAR Adventure Tower and McLemore Park are also worth visiting.

Franklin, TN

What's nearby

Lotz House Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Franklin Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Carter House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
The Factory - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
CoolSprings Galleria - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

Nashville Riverfront Station - 26 min drive
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬15 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
‪Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin located?

Situated in Franklin, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of McLemore House, Lotz House Museum and Franklin Theatre. Carter House and Assault on the Cotton Gin Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

14 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend

We spent the weekend here with our two year old. It was a quick walk to town in a beautiful neighborhood. We had dinner in downtown Nashville and it was an easy uber ride as well.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

3 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely space, perfect location

A friend and I met in Franklin for a weekend of hiking and hanging out. We had a great stay! Christa was a wonderful host. The house is so cute and really comfortable. The location was perfect, too. Would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren B.

29 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cottage & lovely stay!

We were looking for a few days of relaxing during a longer trip to Nashville and this was perfect. Adorable cottage decorated so well. Loved lounging by the fire pit in the backyard or in the chairs on the front patio. The kitchen was small but had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. We had a few issues during our stay but the owners responded quickly. Should be a new bathroom reno which will be awesome for future guests!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri A.

7 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute!

We had a great stay. This was a perfect property for a getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

14 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NC trip

Very nice home would stay here again Host was very responsive

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

6 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway!

Great location and charming cottage!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

11 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very good location very close to downtown Franklin. No issues and very clean. Very cozy place perfect for what we wanted.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JILL G.

10 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OWNERS WERE ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Beautiful property -- excellent service--the owners were always available for any questions and extremely accommodating!! l LOVED this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

4 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Franklin Cottage

Charming cottage within easy walk of downtown. Great location but nice and quiet, too. Everything we wanted and needed for our 4-night stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

1 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Franklin visit with Friends

Cozy mid-century vibe. Very comfortable. Our small dog enjoyed the yard and walking in the neighborhood. Kitchen well stocked, new appliances and everything worked properly. Off-street parking for one vehicle in the driveway. Outdoor fire pit with seating. Pleasant walk through historic neighborhood to downtown shopping in Franklin. Short ride to Nashville. Good communications with owner. We visited with friends that have their home in Franklin.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

10 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and cozy

The neighborhood was beautiful, the house was cozy and clean. The backyard could have used some nicer patio furniture, fire pit and lights. Wonderful location within walking distance of everything we wanted to do.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

23 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This place couldn’t have been more continently located! A great quiet street but still so close to the center of town! The property manager couldn’t have been better! She was easy so work with and quick to return messages! Cute house, great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

6 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Very charming home in a great location.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy F.

16 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 Days in Franklin

Just right for what we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

22 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

The cottage was clean and homey and inviting. We loved how close to town it was. Everything we could possibly need was provided. We didn’t take advantage of the fire pit as the evenings were very warm. We’d book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

13 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage!

Cute cottage in a historical neighborhood. It is within walking distance to town and a park. Everything you need to make your stay homey is there and the backyard is fabulous!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rev. Dr. Susan C. B.

16 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kelso Cottage Dream

The Kelso Cottage was everything we dreamed it would be with lots of amenities, well stocked pantry, magical backyard, nicely appointed, convenient to historic Franklin, and the best Host ever.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

28 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

This cottage is adorable and comfortable! We loved everything about it!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott b.

2 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

!

We had a great time here.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomasa S.

19 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Franklin Home & Location

The experience was excellent. We always take this place in the future. Is taken care of very well. Hospitality was very welcoming and helpful.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

24 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandsons 5th Birthday

My son/daughter in law and 2 grandkids live in Franklin. We like to have our own place to stay. Prefect location….lovely cottage. Thank you for your hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

16 Dec, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, Cozy and Clean

The cottage was perfect. The proximity to downtown Franklin and Nashville area was so convenient. Christa was a wonderful host accommodating arrival changes and making recommendations in the area. We enjoyed the ambiance and food in Franklin. We loved the fire pit and the back room for movie night. We will be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

16 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb stay at Kelso Cottage!

Great location, house was cozy and comfortable inside and out. Well furnished. Really liked having the tv room separate from the living room and bedrooms. 3 blocks to downtown Franklin and road to Liepers Fork just around the corner made for ease of doing things. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

9 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Responsive Hosts

A charming house centrally located near Franklin. Large spatial backyard We had a few issues although the Hosts were quick to reply and took care of our concerns.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

2 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage—cozy and convenient.

We loved the cottage. Location was so convenient. The backyard and fire pit with the outdoor lights was amazing. The beds were so comfortable. We will be returning to this gem. The host was welcoming and prompt with responses. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023